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The Proposed $70,000 OPT Fee: What F-1 Students and Employers Need to Know
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a $70,000 fee the…
Automatic Work Permit Extensions Are Over. What H-4 Spouses Need to Know.
If you’re an H-4 spouse, a pending work permit renewal no longer…
Your Employer Was Suspended From PERM. What Happens to Your H-1B and Green Card?
On October 8, 2026, the Department of Labor (DOL) suspended eight employers…
Your H-1B Extension Could Get Harder. What the End of “Deference” Means.
Today, when you extend an H-1B with the same employer and nothing…
Laid Off on an H-1B? Your Options Right Now, and Why the 60-Day Grace Period May Disappear
If you lose your H-1B job today, you generally have up to…
L-1 Visas in 2026: New Fees, New Scrutiny, Same Path to a Green Card
The L-1 visa lets multinational companies move managers, executives and specialized staff…
No Lottery, No Cap: Who Actually Qualifies for an O-1 Visa in 2026
The O-1 visa is for people who can prove they are at…
The PERM Rules Are About to Change. Here’s What We Know So Far
The Department of Labor (DOL) is preparing the first full overhaul of…
Is the $100K H-1B Fee Still in Effect? What You Need to Know Right Now
No. As of late October 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)…